27/05/2026
"Kaset Wisai District, DOAE, and FAO Pilot Smart Weather System to Drive Climate-Smart Agriculture in Thailand"
ROI ET, THAILAND – May 28, 2026 — In a collaborative effort to empower local communities, the Kaset Wisai District Agricultural Extension Office, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DOAE), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have successfully launched a pilot demonstration of a smart weather information system. The initiative aims to elevate local farmers toward the practice of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA).
On May 28, Ms. Niramon Phasongchan, Head of the Kaset Wisai District Agricultural Extension Office, along with her team, welcomed and facilitated the DOAE working committee and FAO representatives. The delegation hosted a "Demonstration Activity on Using Weather Information Systems for Plot-Level Planting Planning" at the Agricultural Learning Center of Mr. Sawaeng Manolai in D**g Khrang Noi Subdistrict, Kaset Wisai District.
This activity is a key component of the ongoing project: "Boosting the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture for a sustainable agri-food system through Thailand’s national Farmer Field Schools." For this hands-on pilot, the Kaset Wisai office carefully selected 15 target farmers. Joined by local agricultural extension officers, a total of 20 participants engaged in rigorous system testing and practical training.
The training primarily focuses on equipping farmers with the skills to access and apply real-time weather data. This empowers them to make precise, data-driven decisions regarding planting schedules, irrigation, and overall plot management. The initiative perfectly aligns with the experiential learning approach championed by the national "Farmer Field School" (FFS) program.
Ms. Niramon Phasongchan emphasized the project's long-term impact, stating:
"The integration of technology and plot-level weather alert systems will serve as a crucial tool for our farmers in Kaset Wisai District. It enables them to effectively cope with climate variability, mitigate the risks of severe droughts or dry spells, and optimize water usage. Ultimately, this reduces production costs and paves the way for a truly sustainable agri-food system."
